Tracking Bible Prophecy Headlines - 05/16/2026 Israel at 78: From a declaration heard around the world to a nation still defining itself Jerusalem Day: Caught between unifying celebration and political tensions allisraelnews.com/jerusalem-day-caught-between-unifying-celebration-and-political-tensions Netanyahu links Iran war to Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria - The biblical heartland "is our land and it will always be our land," the prime minister declared at Jerusalem Day event www.jns.org/news/israel-news/netanyahu-links-iran-war-to-israeli-sovereignty-over-judea-and-samaria Iraq exported 10 million barrels of oil though Hormuz in April, oil minister says Oil Prices Climb on Fears of Broader Energy Crunch - Hopes for an end to the war in Iran faded after President Trump failed to secure a commitment from China to help persuade Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz dnyuz.com/2026/05/15/oil-prices-climb-on-fears-of-broader-energy-crunch/ Stocks and bonds get swept up in a selloff, as Trump's China visit fails to pry open the Strait of Hormuz - Fears of a 2022-style inflation problem are bubbling back up, but there's also hope for a Trump pivot on the Iran conflict Trump wraps up China trip, says his patience with Iran is 'running out' - The U.S. president called Xi's pledge not to send military equipment to Tehran "a big statement." www.jns.org/news/world/trump-wraps-up-china-trip-says-his-patience-with-iran-is-running-out Trump says he's OK with Iran suspending nuke enrichment for 20 years if there's 'real' guarantee - President appears to back away from long-time demand for total end to enrichment and his pledge to ensure Iran never attains nuclear weapons; Iranian FM says Tehran has 'no trust' in US Trump Says He Wants Iran's Uranium Mostly for 'Public Relations' finance.yahoo.com/sectors/energy/articles/trump-says-wants-iran-uranium-022820796.html Araghchi: Iran doubts US 'seriousness' about talks amid nuclear deadlock - Iran's FM Abbas Araghchi spoke in India at a BRICS meeting about his "distrust" of the US regarding war negotiations Iran has 'no trust' in US, will negotiate only if it is serious, Araqchi says UAE rejects 'attempts to justify Iranian terror' after Tehran alleges role in war - Gulf country stresses right to respond to missile and drone attacks against it, following accusation by Iran's FM that it's 'an active partner in this aggression' UAE chooses to deepen ties with Israel amid war with Iran, risking rift with Saudis - Experts say UAE taking pragmatic view that Israel is 'like any other country,' sees it as partner for security, while Riyadh and other Gulf capitals view Jerusalem as a rogue actor UAE Building Massive 'Cope Cages' To Protect Energy Facilities From Iranian Drone Attacks UAE to accelerate oil pipeline project to help bypass Hormuz amid Iran war fallout - Pipeline will be free from oil output quotas following Abu Dhabi's exit from OPEC, and is expected to begin operating in 2027 Trucks Are Just Driving The Oil Across The Arabian Desert To Avoid The Strait Of Hormuz www.jalopnik.com/2173916/avoid-straight-of-hormuz-trucks-shipping-oil-across-arabian-desert/ Iraq seeking assistance from IMF and World Bank after oil income slashed by Iran war - Talks commenced during global lenders' meeting in Washington last month, and are expected to be finalized once a new government assumes power in Baghdad, officials say Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as one ship is seized and another is sunk Iran Seizes Ship Loaded with Weapons, Steers It Toward Territorial Waters: Report www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/05/iran-seizes-ship-loaded-weapons-steers-toward-territorial/ Iran forcing citizens to post pro-regime content, hand over personal info to regain internet access Hackers have breached tank readers at US gas stations; officials suspect Iran is responsible www.cnn.com/2026/05/15/politics/iran-hackers-tank-readers-gas-stations Pentagon quietly shut legally required program to prevent civilian deaths by military, watchdog finds - Trump administration accused of cutting military's civilian harm program in light of US strike on girls school in Iran www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/15/pentagon-civilian-death-program Porous ceasefire extended for 45-days after third round of Israel-Lebanon talks - US says two days of talks 'highly productive,' while Israeli envoy says 'potential for success is great,' even as Hezbollah clashes with troops, fires rockets and drones at north Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire as Iran says it "cannot trust" U.S. in negotiations www.yahoo.com/news/articles/iran-says-cannot-trust-u-122858019.html Hezbollah drone launched at Mount Meron; no injuries www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/hezbollah-drone-launched-at-mount-meron-no-injuries/ Six reported killed in Israeli strike on civil defense center in southern Lebanon Nearly 60 children reportedly killed or injured in Lebanon in the past week despite the ceasefire agreement Israeli strike targets Hamas military leader Izz al-Din al-Haddad, 'last architect of Oct. 7' - Military officials indicate Gaza City airstrike eliminated terror group's chief; former hostages hail reports of death of the man responsible for their abduction and captivity The Rubble Doctrine: Inside Israel's new security policy in southern Lebanon - The destruction of El-Khiam reflects a profound shift in Israeli military thinking after October 7: deny the enemy not only the desire, but the capability, to strike www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-896271 US mulls asking Israel to provide PA tax funds for Trump's Gaza plan - PA official tells ToI proposal being weighed would see portion of $5 billion 'illegally' held by Israel transferred to Board of Peace, while equal cut would be released to Ramallah www.timesofisrael.com/us-mulling-asking-israel-to-provide-pa-tax-funds-for-trumps-gaza-plan-sources/ Backers of Abbas rival excluded from Fatah confab, despite Egypt's push for inclusivity Smotrich: End division of West Bank into Areas A, B and C; it all belongs to Israel Commentary: 'The settlers are in control': How the West Bank is being ethnically cleansed - Armed, funded and openly endorsed by Israel's far-right government, settlers are terrorising Palestinians with impunity www.middleeasteye.net/news/settlers-are-control-how-west-bank-being-ethnically-cleansed Settler filmed brutally clubbing dog in Palestinian village - No reports of arrests after series of settler attacks across the West Bank on Friday, including burning of mosque overnight www.timesofisrael.com/settler-filmed-clubbing-dog-to-death-in-palestinian-village/ PA says IDF troops killed man outside Jenin refugee camp Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu: Time for a synagogue on the Temple Mount - Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu urges Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, government ministers, to advance establishment of a synagogue on the Temple Mount. 'The time has come.' www.israelnationalnews.com/news/427130 Trump's 'Shabbat 250' call divides US Jews ahead of National Mall prayer rally - Call marks first time a US president has urged marking of Shabbat; some Orthodox rabbis have embraced it, while those on Jewish left warn of blurring between religion and state www.timesofisrael.com/trumps-shabbat-250-call-divides-us-jews-ahead-of-national-mall-prayer-rally/ Palestinians in Gaza mark anniversary of 1948 mass expulsion and say today's catastrophe is worse www.yahoo.com/news/articles/palestinians-gaza-mark-anniversary-1948-050654860.html Mamdani posts Nakba Day video, claims 'the catastrophe continues to this day' Mamdani slammed for 'corrupting history' about the creation of Israel in social media post marking 'Nakba Day' NYC Mayor Mamdani's Wife's Spotify Contains Anti-Israel Songs 'About Greedy Jews' Top Texas Democrat won't campaign with candidate who wants 'prison for American Zionists' - US Senate candidate James Talarico says no place for 'antisemitic rhetoric'; campaign confirms he won't stump for Maureen Galindo, who rants about 'Zionist billionaires, pedophiles,' if she wins run-off Antisemitic comments flood posts celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month - Blue Square Alliance says backlash over even apolitical tributes - from Sesame Street to the Grammys - is deterring groups from recognizing Jews when representation is most needed www.timesofisrael.com/antisemitic-comments-flood-posts-celebrating-jewish-american-heritage-month/ X agrees to UK crackdown on hate speech, terror content after antisemitic attacks - British regulator says commitments by social media platform are 'of particular importance' following recent attacks on British Jews Tens of thousands set to rally in London for concurrent far-right, anti-Israel protests - 4,000 police officers to deploy alongside horses, dogs, drones and helicopters; restrictions aim to keep 2 groups apart; major soccer event also being held in UK capital Australia bans neo-Nazi organization under new law criminalizing hate groups www.timesofisrael.com/australia-bans-neo-nazi-organization-under-new-law-criminalizing-hate-groups/ DOJ Seeks Death Penalty Against Man Who Gunned Down Two Israeli Embassy Staff Outside Jewish Museum in DC www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/05/doj-seeks-death-penalty-man-who-gunned-down/ FBI arrests leader of Iraqi militia group backed by Iran for plotting to attack New York - Al-Saadi has been charged with six counts of terrorism-related offenses for actions that include his alleged involvement in 20 attacks and attempted attacks in the US and Europe 'Point of no return': 36 countries join special tribunal to prosecute Vladimir Putin Zelenskiy Warns Russia May Be Considering Attack From Belarus Toward Ukraine or NATO Territory - Ukrainian president says Kyiv is strengthening northern defenses amid concerns over growing Russia-Belarus military coordination www.kurdistan24.net/en/story/914259 The US and Cuba intensify negotiations as the island's collapse deepens - The unusual meeting between the CIA director and the Cuban interior minister represents a major milestone in two months of opaque negotiations US plans to indict Cuba's Raul Castro, DOJ official says www.yahoo.com/news/articles/us-plans-indict-cubas-raul-005107018.html With Possible Raul Castro Indictment, U.S. Eyes Venezuela Playbook - Amid stepped-up surveillance flights, a visit of the C.I.A. director and an energy embargo, the White House is trying to increase pressure on Cuba dnyuz.com/2026/05/15/with-possible-raul-castro-indictment-u-s-eyes-venezuela-playbook/ US Cancels Deployment of 4,000 Troops to Poland as Trump Distances Himself From 'Weak Allies' www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/05/us-cancels-deployment-4000-troops-poland-as-trump/ Trump leaves China without making a 'determination' on Taiwan arms sale www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/4570118/trump-leaves-china-without-taiwan-arms-sale/ In America's farming heartland, spiralling costs test loyalty to Trump - Pomp and ceremony of China summit feels far removed from Republican loyalists facing mounting bills www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2026/05/15/rural-america-farming-heartland-trump/ Realtors panic housing slump is spreading as prices fall in nearly half of America's biggest cities Taxpayers to foot Trump's $1.7 billion bill as president sues his own government Scrutiny ramps up over mystery of missing lawmakers thehill.com/homenews/house/5879055-kean-wilson-missing-votes/ Supreme Court Denies Virginia Democrats' Bid to Revive Illegally Gerrymandered Congressional Map www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/05/breaking-supreme-court-denies-virginia-democrats-bid-block/ It's Been a Wild Week in British Politics. What Happens Next? Nobody has yet challenged Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the leadership, but his leading rival, Andy Burnham, finally has a route to Downing Street dnyuz.com/2026/05/16/its-been-a-wild-week-in-british-politics-what-happens-next/ British Palace Coup: Trump Says 'It Will Be Tough' for Keir 'Not a Churchill' Starmer To Survive the Crisis With MPs Challenging His Premiership www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/05/british-palace-coup-trump-says-it-will-be/ Eric Trump Threatens to Sue Lying Jen Psaki and MSNOW Over Blatant Fake News About China Trip www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/05/eric-trump-threatens-sue-lying-jen-psaki-msnow/ Florida News Site Shuts Down After Getting Busted for Fake AI Reporters, Stolen Content - Even a Fake Editor-in-Chief AI chip bubble rivals French stocks in 1700s, surpasses Nasdaq during dot-com frenzy by one measure archive.is/rXU0S#selection-1146.0-1146.1 Trump says he discussed AI guardrails with Xi thehill.com/homenews/administration/5880013-donald-trump-xi-jinping-china-summit-ai-guardrails/ Politico: Silicon Valley Wants to Put a Chip in Your Brain - A battle is looming not just over privacy, but the future of the human species www.politico.com/news/magazine/2026/05/15/silicon-valley-ai-transhumanism-brain-data-00900799 Waymo driverless cars overrun Atlanta neighborhood, circling cul-de-sacs and alarming families with kids - The company also recalled nearly 4,000 vehicles this week over a glitch involving standing water The Federal Government Tried To Spy on Your Financial Transactions. A Texas Court Just Said No. David Marcus: China trip a glimpse into the surveillance state America must never become - Baier's team showed how cameras catch jaywalkers and illegal parkers, sending tickets to phones almost instantly www.foxnews.com/opinion/david-marcus-china-trip-glimpse-surveillance-state-america-must-never-become Retired Navy admiral makes bombshell claim about UFOs and 'non-human intelligence' controlling them - Gallaudet's military background brings extra gravity to claims about unexplained sightings in the sky and ocean UFO tracker maps eerie clusters of unidentified objects lurking beneath US shorelines: 'We're being lied to' - California and Florida lead in coastal UFO reports as experts question government transparency Asteroid 2026 JV3 passed Earth at 0.13 lunar distances watchers.news/2026/05/15/asteroid-2026-jv3-passed-earth-at-0-13-lunar-distances/ Strong M6.7 earthquake hits near the east coast of Honshu, Japan watchers.news/2026/05/15/strong-m6-7-earthquake-hits-near-the-east-coast-of-honshu-japan/ 5.0 magnitude earthquake hits the Kermadec Islands region earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000sy5x/executive Central Bismarck Sea volcano on Papua New Guinea erupts to 28,000ft www.bom.gov.au/products/Volc_ash_recent.shtml Sabancaya volcano in Peru erupts to 26,000ft www.bom.gov.au/products/Volc_ash_recent.shtml Klyuchevskoy volcano on Kamchatka, Russia erupts to 24,000ft ds.data.jma.go.jp/svd/vaac/data/TextData/2026/20260516_30026000_0006_Text.html Popocateptl volcano in Mexico erupts to 20,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH26/POPO/2026E160011.html Dukono volcano in Indonesia erupts to 16,000ft www.bom.gov.au/products/Volc_ash_recent.shtml Semeru volcano in Indonesia erupts to 15,000ft www.bom.gov.au/products/Volc_ash_recent.shtml Fuego volcano in Guatemala erupts to 15,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH26/FUEG/2026E160856.html Reventador volcano in Ecuador erupts to 15,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH26/REVE/2026E160453.html Santa Maria volcano in Guatemala erupts to 14,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH26/SANTAMA/2026E160829.html Marapi volcano in Indonesia erupts to 11,000ft www.bom.gov.au/products/Volc_ash_recent.shtml Bezymianny volcano on Kamchatka, Russia erupts to 10,000ft ds.data.jma.go.jp/svd/vaac/data/TextData/2026/20260516_30025000_0010_Text.html Kilauea episode 47 ends after 9 hours, fine ash and Pele's hair fall outside Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Crashes reported due to blinding dust storms in North Dakota watchers.news/2026/05/15/crashes-reported-due-to-blinding-dust-storms-in-north-dakota/ White House gets an unexpected buzz as thousands of bees swarm the executive mansion's North Lawn 'Bee tornado' spotted near White House: 'Is this a biblical curse 2.0?' Videos circulating across social media showed dense clouds of bees swarming around the White House press corps' "Pebble Beach" media workspace Federal government sues Chick-fil-A franchisee, alleging religious discrimination - Chick-fil-A closes on Sundays, a policy going back 80 years, but the employee is a member of a Christian denomination that observes the sabbath on Saturday Walgreens Closing Chicago Location Due to Massive Theft, Local Political Leaders Who Enable the Crime Are Outraged www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/05/walgreens-closing-chicago-location-due-massive-theft-local/ Ugandan Evangelist Killed by Suspected Muslims After Sharing the Gospel www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/05/ugandan-evangelist-killed-suspected-muslims-sharing-gospel/ Feds Foil Chilling ISIS Plot on Michigan U.S. Army Base Just Hours Before Mass Shooting - Planned by 19-Year-Old Somali-American Ex-National Guard Soldier www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/05/feds-foil-chilling-isis-plot-michigan-u-s/ Trump says top ISIS terrorist leader killed in joint operation in Nigeria Trump says Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command of ISIS globally, killed in US-Nigerian operation - Trump says the mission was 'flawlessly executed' and thanked the Nigerian government for its cooperation in the operation Justice Dept. Aims to Use Terrorism Laws to Target Mexican Officials - In a new tactic, the Justice Department this week instructed federal prosecutors to build criminal drug cases against Mexican officials using terrorism statutes dnyuz.com/2026/05/15/justice-dept-aims-to-use-terrorism-laws-to-target-mexican-officials/ ICE violently arrested a US citizen and filmed it 'like a documentary', videos reveal www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/15/ice-us-citizen-violent-arrest-documentary Canadians busted by feds trying to smuggle Vietnamese nationals into US - An early morning alert of border crossing at the beach led to the apprehension of eight illegal aliens and charges against those who sought to profit from the smuggling event thepostmillennial.com/canadians-busted-by-feds-trying-to-smuggle-vietnamese-nationals-into-us Minnesota Democrat accused of urging GOP lawmaker to kill himself after gun bill clash Judge declares mistrial in Harvey Weinstein rape retrial amid deadlocked jury www.timesofisrael.com/judge-declares-mistrial-in-harvey-weinstein-rape-retrial-amid-deadlocked-jury/ Harvey Weinstein's third sex crimes trial ends in mistrial as all 4 female jurors vote to acquit Fed funding of pediatrics group questioned over its gender ideology stance - Parents concerned doctors group prioritizes politics and gender ideology before children's health while using tax dollars Texas Children's Hospital to Pay Millions, Create 'First-Ever' Detransition Clinic in DOJ Settlement Ken Paxton forces Texas Children's Hospital to open first-of-its-kind detrans clinic, fire woke doctors, pay back $10 MILLION for billing Medicaid for child sex changes - "Today is a monumental day in the fight to stop the radical transgender movement." Trans-centric Human Rights Campaign says LGBTQ+ voters will be '20% of electorate by 2040,' has $15 MILLION midterms war chest - "Look, LGBTQ+ people are a growing demographic. We're going to be 10% of the electorate this year, 20% of the electorate by 2040." The lab-grown brain that can play video games - Scientists hope the computer made from living cells could untangle the causes of ADHD and schizophrenia www.thetimes.com/uk/science/article/lab-grown-brain-adhd-science-672n5xk0f Hantavirus may survive in human sperm for up to six years and cause a transmission risk Possible hantavirus case under investigation in upstate New York; no connection to deadly cruise ship outbreak - Health officials say there is no risk to the general public from a 'suspected' case in Ontario County